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Overview |
Claflin University | SVC | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
Claflin University | SVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Claflin University | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 26% |
Students |
Claflin University | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | SVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claflin University is larger than than SVC based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 351 students)
Claflin University vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or SVC?
- Southern Vermont College is 53.2% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($25,236.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at SVC than Claflin University ($25,236.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 16% lower than costs at Southern Vermont College ($9,480 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Southern Vermont College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claflin University students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($13,707 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin University or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Vermont College (894) is 79 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming SVC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (19) than students at Claflin University (17)
Claflin University vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin University or SVC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SVC and Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Southern Vermont College (40% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern Vermont College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $30,700)
- Southern Vermont College students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- SVC graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More SVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/